Other Things to Keep in Mind

If you plan on shipping your booth to your next show then please read the following article as it will help you avoid possible pitfalls.

First, help yourself by knowing the size and weight limitations of your shippers, as well as the conference locations for the trade shows you are attending. When it comes to shipping your display materials never assume or trivialize the smallest details. They often come back to haunt you becoming huge issues.

Second, when it comes to constructing your display know the tools you’ll need, as well as the muscle required to do it. This comes into play both from your booth staffing standpoint, and the convention center requirements. Always check with the conference facility to see if they require union labor assemble your booths. Typically, if a facility has an agreement with the labor union, then anything that requires tools to put together or can't be carried without the help of a hand truck or dolly must be put together by union labor.

Third, if you get a portable booth, make sure your cases are durable and replaceable. Shippers NEVER give your shipments due consideration as they are only worried about making specified dates and times. Keep in mind almost 90% of booth mishaps are due to the shippers! If you ship primarily with 3rd party vendors inevitably accidents will occur. So, the better shape you can keep your cases the better your chances of keeping your booth in one working piece.

A Smash Hit Displays is fully aware of the points mentioned above. Should you require a more hands on approach to shipping your product then give our crack team of experts a call. Remember, we are here to assist you and make sure your trade show experiences are profitable and stress free.